ICD-10 Code E08.355 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E08.355 – Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes mellitus that is caused by another underlying condition and is associated with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Use it when the documentation links the diabetes to the retinopathy and confirms the retinopathy is stable.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy generally involves retinal neovascularization or other advanced diabetic eye disease, and “stable” indicates the condition is not described as active or worsening.
When to use this code
Use E08.355 when the provider documents diabetes due to an underlying condition and specifically states stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy. This is appropriate when the eye condition is clearly linked to the diabetes and the record supports the stable status. If the cause of the diabetes or the retinopathy status is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetes not caused by an underlying condition, or for diabetic retinopathy without proliferative disease. If the record says the retinopathy is active, unstable, or unspecified, this code is not the best choice.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diabetes etiology and the exact retinopathy status before assigning E08.355.